Songshan Lake is an extremely popular hangout for locals and visitors alike, especially during the summer heat. It’s a perfect tourist spot for cycling fun as it has quite a number of picturesque spots for rest.

Family are bike fanatics are spotted here every day.

The Songshan Lake is surrounded by lush green hills that are loaded with wildlife, while activities abound. The Science and Industrial Park is ideal for inquisitive kids with its many fun hands-on exhibits.

The road is only for not motorized users and is almost flat all the way long.

You should be mindful to expect a large crowd after 10am. All locals and tourists go there during weekends, late afternoons, long major holidays in China so you will be swarmed with tourists both local and out of province.

There are a lot of scenic spots good for pictures and even a beach along the trek here.

The surrounding of the late is relatively clean, but not the lake water. There are some facilities built around the lake, but they are poorly managed and maintained.

Although there are plenty of bicycles here, this place is still peaceful and spacious. It’s also good for dating, picnic and jogging.

The view is fantastic and the food just at the entrance of the Park is numerous and delicious.

Travel tips

How to get there

The lake can be easily reached from Guangzhou and Shenzhen if you are around. You have to take a train or a bus going to Da Lang, Dongguan (RMB 60) and take any local yellow bus going to Songshan Lake (RMB 2). The whole journey should last no longer than 4 hours in total. It takes around 3 hours to cycle around the lake.

Bike rental

Different bikes are available at the entrance – from mountain bikes to tandems. It usually costs RMB 50 a day.

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This is where you practiced Yoga while living in Dongguan, Agness. The place looks very peaceful and quite and seems to be the perfect surrounding for doing Yoga, although I can imagine how crowded it is in th afternoon and during the weekends and public holidays. I can imagine that the photos bring back great memories to you.

I love the fact that everything is so calm, peaceful and serene and most importantly, no people!
When I think of China, I think of masses and masses of people, so it’s really nice to know that you can still carve out your own little meditating corner. :)